In loving memory to Derrick, Richard's uncle who died yesterday in England. May he rest in peace.
Derrick loved cars and he had a special place in his heart for the Lanchester . It is a British car that you might not have heard about. Did you see the movie "The King's Speech"? Apparently, great care was taken in the filming so as to be true to the real story but they used the Rolls Royce for King George when in reality, he really used Lanchesters as his personal vehicles!
I will miss Derrick's great booming laugh and the way that he called everything "lovely". I might not have agreed with some of his viewpoints but he was so doggone charming and funny, I didn't care...I could forgive him anything!
Here's to you, Derrick. YOU are lovely. I will remember you always. xx Cheers!
I'm sorry for your loss. I know of the Lanchester. It's a great looking car and I still see one from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark.
DeleteIf you see a Lanchester, you should try to take a photo and put it on your blog. Would love to see this car, a real traffic stopper I am sure!
Please accept my condolences for your loss. He sounds like he was someone with a fabulous sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteYou always get it just right. Yes, a fabulous sense of humor, that is certainly true.
DeleteI am sorry for your family's loss. Keep his lovely booming laugh in your hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you. He is an unforgettable character for sure.
DeleteI'm sorry for you and Richard. It's terribly hard to lose the people you love. Great booming laughs are wonderful. May you hear his always!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Louise.
DeleteCondolences to Richard and you. Favourite relatives can be hard to come by.
ReplyDeleteI really need to write a post about my Aunt Leona on my Dad's side and Uncle Jake on my mother's side. Both of them very special to me and they both are gone now.
DeleteSorry to hear about the death of someone you and Richard (and no doubt the rest of his family and friends) loved. I like to imagine our dear departed doing what they would have loved to do during live but not always could, such as I think of Steve playing the guitar with George Harrison, his great guitar hero, and talking to his Dad who died when Steve was 12. So, Uncle Derrick is right now happily driving a Lanchester along beautiful green country lanes with no danger, and a huge smile on his face.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Meike. You are absolutely correct, it is not just us, but all his family and friends. Christopher wrote a beautiful note in remembrance of Derrick.
DeleteI couldn't write many words on this post so I am glad that you were able to capture my meaning with your words! I so agree with you, I told my in-laws that wherever Derrick was, there would be cars and laughter!
I love the idea of your Steve playing with George Harrison and talking to his Dad. Now, whenever I hear George playing his exquisite guitar, I will think of Steve.
Hi Kay
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. I really can't say anything more perfect than Librarian has.
Take Care
Henry
Hey Henry,
DeleteThis was quite a shock for everyone, as you can imagine.
And yes, Librarian (her name is Meike and she is from Germany) is able to use the most perfect words.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I did see the movie but don't remember the car at all. Nice tribute
ReplyDeleteI don't usually notice cars but I do know the RR emblem on the front of cars!
DeleteThank you, by the way, for saying this is a nice tribute. I find it very difficult to write about people I care deeply about.
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Wonderful that you were able to know Dick's uncle and care so much about him. We don't have to agree with people's viewpoints in order to love them, do we (thank heaven!). My most sincere sympathy.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing though, very often when someone shares a view with you, they feel as if you HAVE to agree with them, and they won't stop talking until you say you feel the same way! HA! Derrick wasn't like that, he stated his opinion and that was that. Wish more people were like that! (And I am must say that there would be TONS of laughter regarding almost every subject you can imagine!)
DeleteOh and it made me laugh, I was wondering who was Dick? HA! I have never heard Richard called that, but I know it can be a nickname. Henry calls him "Rick" but everyone else calls him Richard. x
So sorry! I think I was confusing you with another internet friend whose husband is called Dick! I will say Richard from now on! Mea culpa!
DeleteNo worries! And to make you laugh, I have to say "Rich-ARD" when I say his name, not "Rich-ERD" the way the Americans pronounce it!
DeleteTo remedy that, I just call him "darlin'"...and you KNOW I drop the G!!!
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So sorry to hear your sad news. All good thoughts are with you and yours. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy. xx
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. It's funny that a person's laugh is often one of the things you remember most. I can still hear my aunt's laugh and it's 30 years now since she died. What a wonderful thing to be remembered by too. x
ReplyDeleteYes, along with their speaking voice Derrick also had a loud voice, and it was most distinctive and memorable. x
DeleteI am so very sorry for your sad loss. This is a lovely tribute to Richard's uncle. I've never heard of the Lanchester. Now I'll have to keep my eyes open for it in movies and such.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kay. Now, if you ever see it, it will remind you of Derrick. He would love that. xx
DeleteMy condolences to your family on Derrick's passing. I don't know much about Lanchesters--thanks for the education.
ReplyDeleteI hope things are going well for you and the family otherwise, Kay.
Very good to see your comment here. I see you haven't posted lately, I hope this just means that you are busy. So I hope things are going well for you also.
DeleteI had another notice of a death the day after Derrick's, I will have to do a post about it, it is one of my blogging friends and it was quite sudden and unexpected.
My sympathies on your loss. A lovely tribute to you Uncle Derrick. My husband loves the old cars too, I'll have to share this with him. I love your photo of the path and the gate. Kay I just read your comment about about the death of a blog friend, it is still so sad even though we most likely have never even met them, they still occupy a place in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think that Derrick would be very pleased that I did this post, that more people will know about the Lanchester!
DeleteOne of my blogging friends said in a post recently that he would start calling his blogging friends simply "friends", even though we might not ever meet, we care about each other and isn't that what friends are all about?
Thank you for your comment, my FRIEND! xx
My condolences to Richard and to you, Kay. A fitting and lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee. It's difficult for Richard when he is so far away from his family.
DeleteKay, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I offer you & Richard my deepest condolences. What a beautiful post! XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteThank you, Audrey. it's hard to lose someone in your family but even worse when you can't be there. xx
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